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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 534.81 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 534.81 and 151.18 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 534.81 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/534.81 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 534.81 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 80,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,852.58/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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